The U.S. Masters Swimming Coaches Committee sponsors two awards to honor its coaches each year. Information on these awards is included below:

Speedo/U.S. Masters Swimming Coach of the Year

Since 1986, the Speedo/U.S. Masters Swimming Coach of the Year award has been presented at the U.S. Masters Swimming annual convention to a coach who demonstrates excellence in five areas: club and individual accomplishments, publications, contributions to U.S. Masters Swimming and the LMSC, letters of support and long-term contributions to Masters swimming.

Nominations for the award are due by July 1. Nominations must be submitted elctronically, except under extenuating circumstances. Nominees must be current USMS members. Information on the application and selection process can be found here. Address any other questions to:

The U.S. Masters Swimming Kerry O'Brien Coaching Award

The U.S. Masters Swimming Coaches Committee brought a new award to the 2008 Convention with the goal of recognizing coaches who are building our membership in communities throughout our country. Originally named the Grass Roots Coaching Award, it has been renamed to honor Coach Kerry O'Brien of Walnut Creek Masters, who embodies the passion, dedication, and heart that these coaches bring to the pool deck.

Nominations for the award are due by July 1. Nominations must be submitted elctronically, except under extenuating circumstances. Information on the application and selection process can be found here. Nominees must be current USMS members. Address any other questions to: